OSCC - WCCE Online Conference Series
The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce and the Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives are proud to introduce a joint, virtual conference for 2020.
2020 has been a year of unprecedented change. Chambers have shown their strength during these difficult times by supporting the businesses in their communities.
Now is the time to support each other.
The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) and the Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE) have joined together to create a joint, virtual conference in order to provide chamber executives and staff across the Pacific Northwest access to best practices, emerging trends and opportunities to connect with their peers. This unique conference will span seven weeks, and give you the opportunity to connect with chamber professionals from both states.
This virtual conference promises to inspire and challenge you. Participants will connect with chamber influencers and peers, giving you practical takeaways on how to move your chamber and your communities FORWARD.
We hope you will join us in this exciting new venture.
Check out our SERIES HIGHLIGHTS page for details on speakers and sessions
Bi-monthly WCCE Exec2Exec Web Call
WCCE is conducting a bi-weekly Zoom calls for chamber professionals. As chamber leaders, we can all learn from each other, especially when it comes to community and economic challenge impacting our businesses.
The Exec2Exec Zoom call agenda is open allowing Chamber professionals to share, as well as hear from others as to how they are responding to current situations.
COVID-19 Document Sharing Category
Your WCCE membership grants you access to hundreds of documents, presentations, and forms that have been used by your Washington colleagues to run their chambers.
For the time being, the Resource Vault will be open to all Chamber professionals in Washington State. A new category for COVID-19 related documents has been created that will house documents and information shared by Chamber Professionals.
You can click on the following to login in and access the library: WCCE Resource Vault
COVID-19 Resources and Support
COVID-19 Retailer Resource Guide
Washington Retail would like to acknowledge the rapid response and resiliency demonstrated by the business community, their employees and policymakers during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. As stewards of Washington’s retail experience, we will look to our members to more clearly understand the unique needs of retailers across Washington State as we navigate the situation. To access the latest updates, retailer resource guide, webinar recordings & summary, click here.
Businesses win. Employees win. Communities win.
SharedWork is a voluntary business sustainability program that provides flexibility to retain employees at reduced hours.
This "informational video" gives an overview showing how thousands of Washington employers have used the SharedWork program to:
- Support business stability
- Retain skilled workers
- Reduce payroll costs
- Be a smart alternative to layoffs
- Explore training programs that develop workforce skills
Click on "Hot Business News" for information you can send out to your members.
Helping Small Businesses Grow
Spearheaded by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the state’s entrepreneur and small business strategy is designed to strengthen communities through the cultivation and retention of economic and intellectual wealth at the local level.
Web Site: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com
Washington State Tourism
Support your favorite Washington small businesses and their employees during the COVID-19 crisis by purchasing a gift certificate online or over the phone. Click here to find and buy your gift certificate...to "Show Washington Love"!
Check out the WFEA's COVID-19 Slideshows, Videos and Information from their Virtual Conference. Click here to access
WCCE Sponsors
Check out our WCCE Sponsors from the 2019 Conference.
Chamber Career Opportunities
West Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Position: Executive Director
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Salary: DOE
Benefits: Expense Account, Service Club Membership, Professional Development (TBD), Mileage Reimbursement
Chamber Membership: 200+
Chamber Budget: $150,000
To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to development@wschamber.com
Job Description
WCCE Listserv
Have a question or issue that you need some feedback for your colleagues? The WCCE Google Group Listserv is a great way to ask that burning question and receive input from your contemporaries who are successfully leading their Chambers. If you are not currently signed up, contact the WCCE office at admin@wcce.org.
Spread the Word
Everyone can play a part in ensuring a complete and accurate count in 2020.
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.